Let's Speak Bahasa (50)

A lesson in Bahasa Indonesia or the Indonesian language on the radio, which introduces some Indonesian vocabulary and guides you to use them in a conversation. The segment of Let's Speak Indonesia is a cooperation of RRI World Service Voice Of Indonesia, with the Language Development Agency, the Indonesian Ministry of Education and Culture. Today’s topic is "Alamat Rumah" or in English, “Home Address”.

Next is a conversation about "Alamat Rumah" or in English ‘Home Address’. As usual I’ll say every sentence slowly, twice, and you can follow after me. The conversation is betweenJoko, and Tony. They are in an area of Prambanan Temple. Tony wants to go to Joko’s house and he asks for Joko’s address. Let’s follow the conversation.

Conversation :

Tony : Alamat rumahmu ?

Joko : Garuda Nomor 5, Sleman

Tony : Aku ke sana

Joko : Tunggu, Ya .

After the conversation, now I’ll introduce some expressions related to the topic today. I’ll say each word slowly, and twice and you can follow after me.

After the conversation, now I’ll introduce some expressions related to the topic today. I’ll say each word slowly, twice and you can follow after me.

Tony :

Dimana kamu tinggal?

:

Where do you live?

Joko :

Di Yogyakarta

:

In Yogyakarta

Tony :

Dimana alamat rumahmu

:

Where is your home address

Joko :

Jln Garuda nomor 5, Sleman

Yogyakarta

:

Garuda street number 5, Sleman Yogyakarta

In the dialog, you listened the word “rumahmu”. “mu” is a possessive pronoun and shortening of the word “kamu”. The word “rumahmu” means “rumah kamu” or your house. Likewise the word “ku”. “ku” is a possessive and shortening of the word “aku”. “rumahku is the same with “rumah aku” or “rumah saya”, in English “my house”. To know more about it, you can learn the use of possessive pronoun in Bahasa Indonesia.

Listener before we end today’s Let’s Speak Bahasa Indonesia, for your listening clearly, let’s follow again the conversation.

Let’s Speak Bahasa Indonesia, a lesson in Bahasa Indonesia or the Indonesian language on the radio, introducing some Indonesian vocabulary and guiding you to use them in a conversation.

Let's Speak Bahasa Indonesia is a collaboration between Voice Of Indonesia, RRI Foreign Broadcasting Station and the Agency for Language Development, the Ministry of Education and Culture of the Republic of Indonesia.

Here is an example of a conversation on ‘Kamu mau tinggal di rumahku?" or in English, You want to stay at my place?”

(The Conversation is not translated, and read out slowly.The location is in Prambanan Temple area. Joko knows that Tony lives in the hotel. Therefore, Joko offers Tony to stay at his home while Tony is in Jogja.)

Joko :Kamu mau tinggal di rumahku?

Tony :Oh, apakah tidak apa-apa?

Joko :Ya, Aku senang kalau kamu tinggal di rumahku.

Bagaimana?

Tony :Oke.Kamu baik sekali.

Terima kasih.

This is the expression and vocabulary, related to the topic today, which is ‘Kamu mau tinggal di rumahku?" or in English, “You want to stay at my place?”

I will say each sentence 2 (two ) times and you may repeat after me.

Kamu mau tinggal di rumahku?

(2X) In English

You want to stay at my home?

Apakah tidak apa-apa?

(2X) In English

Is it okay?

Aku senang kalau kamu tinggal di rumahku.

(2X) In English

I'll be glad if you want to stay at my home.

Bagaimana?

(2X) In English

How? (What do you think?)

Kamu baik sekali.

(2X) In English

You are very kind.

To offer someoneto stay at your home, you say: ‘Kamu mau tinggal di rumahku?”(2X) which means "You want to stay at my place?" or in a full sentence, “Apakah kamu mau tinggal di rumahku?”(2X) which means "Do you want to stay at my place?".

The exercise is to describe a tourist spot in your country by mentioning the name of the country, the name of the tourist spot, the location and the weather in that place. If you want to provide more information, please do. Example:

Next, it is a conversation about "Mengambil Bagasi" or in English “Taking the Bagage”. The conversation is between Tony (A) a British man, and (B) an airport officer at Adi Sucipto Airport, Yogyakarta. Let’s follow the conversation :

Tony :

Permisi

In English

Excuse me!

Officer :

Ya

Sure.

Tony :

Dimana tempat bagasinya?

Where is the baggage claim?

Officer :

Pesawat apa, pak?

What is the flight, sir?

Tony :

Pesawat Garuda dari Jakarta

Garuda from Jakarta

Officer :

Oh, disana. Di lantai 2, ban berjalan no 3

Over there. It’s on the second floor, the baggage conveyor belt, number 3.

Tony :

Terima kasih

Thank you!

Officer :

Sama-sama

You’re welcome.

After the conversation, now I’ll introduce some vocabularies and idioms related to the topic today.

Permisi

In English

Excuse me!

Ban berjalan

Conveyor belt

Bagasi

Baggage

Di mana

Where?

Nomor tiga

Number 3

Pesawat

Plane

Apa?

What?

Dari jakarta

From Jakarta

Di sana

Over there

Di sini

Here

Di lantai dua

On the second floor

To ask about location or place, you can use the word “di mana”? In today’s conversation, Tony ask about the baggage claim.

When showing location or something, Indonesian people usually use the right hand, both with their index finger, thumb or all five fingers. Showing something by using left hand is considered impolite.

That was Let’s Speak Bhs Indonesia, a lesson in bahasa Indonesia or the Indonesian language on the radio. Hopefully, this edition can be useful for those who want to know more about Bahasa Indonesia. We also hold monthly quiz with many interesting prizes.

The conversation is about "TRANSPORTASI UMUM" or in English ‘PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION’. The conversation is between Tony (A) a British man, and Sinta (C). They are on the plane on the way to Yogyakarta.

Tony :

Apakah di Yogya ada transportasi umum?

In English

Is there any public transportation in Yogya?

Sinta

Ya, tentu saja, disana tersedia transportasi umum

Of course, the public transportation is available there.

Tony

Transportasi apa saja?

What kinds of transportation are there?

Sinta

Ada bus trans-Jogja, taksi dan kereta api

There are Trans-Jogja buses, taxis and train.

Tony

Apakah di Jogja juga ada kendaraan roda tiga?

Apa namanya saya lupa

Is there also three-wheeled vehicle in Jogja?

I’ve forgot the name!

Sinta

Becak

Becak (pedicab)

Tony

Oh ya, becak

Apakah ada kereta api cepat?

That’s right, Becak!

Is there also express train?

Sinta

Tidak ada

No, there is not.

After the conversation, now I’ll introduce some vocabularies and idioms related to the topic today.

Ada

In English

There is, are and was, were…

Tidak ada

There is not…

Kereta api

Train

Kereta api cepat

Express train

Transportasi umum

Public transportation

Becak

Becak (pedicab)

Taksi

Taxi

Tiga

Three

Roda

Wheel

Kendaraan roda tiga

Three-wheeled vehicle

To ask about whether the public transportation in Yogja is available or not, you can say “Apakah di Jogja ada transportasi umum?” in English “Is there any public transportation in Yogyakarta? If you want to ask about the existence of a kind of public transportation like express train, you can say “Apakah di Jogja ada kereta api cepat? in English “Is there any express train in Jogja”?

To answer the question, you just say,”Ya, ada.” or “Tidak ada”. You also can say in a complete answer “Ya, di Jogja ada transportasi umum” in English “Yes, there is public transportation in Jogja”. Or “Di Jogja tidak ada transportasi umum” in English “No, there is not public transportation in Jogja.”

To know about what kinds of public transportation, you can say “ada transportasi apa saja?” In English “What kinds of transportation are there?” To answer the question, you can say “Ada bus kota, ada taksi, ada kereta, ada becak” in English “There are city buses, taxis, trains and Becaks (pedicab)”.

There are many kinds of public transportation in Indonesia. So, you do not need to worry if you visit Indonesia, especially big cities like Bandung, Surabaya, Yogyakarta, Medan and certainly Jakarta, the capital city of Indonesia.

Welcome back to Let’s Speak Bahasa Indonesia, a segment which invites you to learn Bahasa Indonesia. The program ‘Let's Speak Bahasa Indonesia’ is collaboration between Voice of Indonesia, RRI Foreign Broadcasting Station and the Agency for Language Development, the Ministry of Education and Culture of the Republic of Indonesia. Today’s topic is " DI BUS" or in English, “ON THE BUS ”.

First, I’ll introduce some Indonesian vocabulary and idioms related to the topic today. I’ll say each word slowly, twice. You can follow after me.

Di bus

(2X) In English

On the bus

Mbak

(2X) In English

Older sister (Javanese)

Mahasiswi

(2X) In English

Female student

Universitas Indonesia

(2X) In English

University of Indonesia

Mas

(2X) In English

Older brother (Javanese)

Tahu

(2X) In English

To know

Lihat

(2X) In English

To see

Menunggu

(2X) In English

To wait

Di halte

(2X) In English

At the bus stop

Turun

(2X) In English

To get off

Di mana?

(2X) In English

Where?

Depan

(2X) In English

Next

Permisi

(2X) In English

Excuse me

Silakan

(2X) In English

Go ahead

Next is a conversation on " DI BUS" or in English, “ON THE BUS”.

As usual, I’ll say every sentence slowly, twice, and you can follow after me. The conversation is between Tono (A) and Dewi (B) on the Bus.

A

Apakah mbak mahasiswi Universitas Indonesia?

(2X) In English

Are you a student of University of Indonesia?

B

Ya, bagaimana Mas tahu?

(2X) In English

Yes, how do you know?

A

Saya lihat mbak tadi menunggu bus ini di halte Universitas Indonesia.

(2X) In English

I saw you waiting for the bus at University of Indonesia bus stop.

B

Iya, betul

(2X) In English

That’s right.

A

Turun di mana, mbak?

(2X) In English

Where are you getting off?

B

Saya turun di halte depan.

Maaf Mas, permisi.

Saya mau turun.

(2X) In English

(2X) In English

(2X) In English

I’m getting off at the next bus stop.Excuse me!

I’m getting off.

A

Oh. Silakan, Mbak

(2X) In English

Oh, go ahead!

B

Terima kasih, mas.

(2X) In English

Thank you.

In the dialogue, Dewi said, " Maaf Mas, permisi.” Which in English means simply “Excuse me". The word ‘Mas’ is usually used to address a relatively young man. To address a relatively young woman, you can call her ‘Mbak’. You can also add a name after Mbak or Mas, like Mbak Sinta, Mbak Rani, Mas Tony, or Mas Andi. The term ‘Mas’ and ‘Mbak’ are actually not Indonesian but Javanese, a regional language in Indonesia. The original meaning of Mas is older brother, and Mbak is older sister. However, Mas and Mbak are often used in Indonesian everyday conversation, especially in Java, though not necesarily in other parts of Indonesia. The words are usually used to address a relatively young man and young woman.

This is RRI World Service VOI with Let’s Speak Bahasa Indonesia, a lesson in Bahasa Indonesia or the Indonesian language on the radio, introducing some Indonesian vocabulary and guiding you to use them in a conversation. Let's Speak Bahasa Indonesia is a collaboration between Voice Of Indonesia, RRI Foreign Broadcasting Station and the Agency for Language Development, the Ministry of Education and Culture of the Republic of Indonesia. Today’s topic is "DI PESAWAT" or in English, “Aboard the plane"

First, I’ll introduce some Indonesian vocabulary and idioms related to the topic today. I’ll say each word slowly, twice. You can follow after me.

Di pesawat

(2X) In English

Aboard the plane

Selamat pagi

(2X) In English

Good morning

Pagi

(2X) In English

Morning

Kursi

(2X) In English

A Seat

Nomor berapa?

(2X) In English

What number

13 (Tiga belas)

(2X) In English

Thirteen

Duduk

(2X) In English

To seat

Dekat

(2X) In English

Near

Jendela

(2X) In English

The window

Taruh

(2X) In English

To put

Bagasi

(2X) In English

Luggage/Bagage

Di atas

(2X) In English

Above

Menikmati

(2X) In English

To enjoy

Penerbangan

(2X) In English

The flight

Next is an example of a conversation on "DI PESAWAT" or in English, “Aboard the plane”. As usual I’ll say every sentence slowly, twice, and you can follow after me. The conversation is between a flight attendant (A) and Toni (B) in the cabin.

A

Selamat pagi.

(2X) In English

Good morning

B

Pagi.

(2X) In English

Morning

A

Kursi anda nomor berapa?

(2X) In English

What number is your seat?

B

Kursi saya nomor 13 (tigabelas) A.

(2X) In English

My seat number is thirteen.

A

Anda duduk dekat jendela.

Silakan taruh bagasi anda di atas.

(2X) In English

(2X) In English

You’ll seat next to the window. Please put your luggage above ,

B

Baik, terima kasih.

(2X) In English

Okay, thanks.

A

Selamat menikmati penerbangan anda.

(2X) In English

Enjoy your flight.

B

Terima kasih.

(2X) In English

Thank you.

In Indonesia in one day, there are 4 concepts of time, namely, pagi or morning, siang or early afternoon, sore or late afternoon, and night. Greetings given will be adjusted with these times. You can say “Selamat pagi” (Good morning) in the morning but only until around 11 am. During the day, from 11 am until approximately 3 pm you can say “Selamat siang”(good afternoon). But late in the afternoon from 3pm to around 5 or 6 pm, you would say “Selamat sore” (good afternoon). After that, the greeting will be only ”Selamat malam”. There is no differentiation between good evening, and good night. However, all the greetings are usually said to people you don’t know well or in an official situation. To answer, you can repeat the greetings as they are given, such as “Selamat pagi” (good morning) or simply say “Pagi” (morning), “Siang”(afternoon), “Sore” (afternoon) or “Malam”(evening/night).

That was today’s edition of Let's Speak Bahasa Indonesia. Hopefully, it can be useful for those of you who want to know more about Bahasa Indonesia. Let's meet again tomorrow with a different topic.

RRI World Service VOIJakarta with Let’s Speak Bahasa Indonesia. A lesson in Bahasa Indonesia or the Indonesian language on the radio. Introducing some Indonesian vocabulary and guiding you to use them in a conversation. Let's Speak Bahasa Indonesia is a collaboration between Voice Of Indonesia, RRI Foreign Broadcasting Station and the Agency for Language Development, the Ministry of Education and Culture of the Republic of Indonesia. Today’s topic is "DI BUS" or in English, “ON THE BUS ”

First,We will introduce some Indonesian vocabulary and idioms related to the topic today. You read these word slowly, twice.

Di bus

(2X) In English

On the bus

Mbak

(2X) In English

Older sister (Javanese)

Mahasiswi

(2X) In English

Female student

Universitas Indonesia

(2X) In English

University of Indonesia

Mas

(2X) In English

Older brother (Javanese)

Tahu

(2X) In English

To know

Lihat

(2X) In English

To see

Menunggu

(2X) In English

To wait

Di halte

(2X) In English

At the bus stop

Turun

(2X) In English

Get off

Di mana?

(2X) In English

Where?

Depan

(2X) In English

Next

Permisi

(2X) In English

Excuse me

Silakan

(2X) In English

Go ahead

Next is a conversation on "DI BUS" or in English, “ON THE BUS ”

As usual I’ll say every sentence slowly, twice, and you can follow after me. The conversation is between Tono (A) and Dewi (B) on the Bus.

A

Apakah mbak mahasiswi Universitas Indonesia?

(2X) In English

Are you a student of University of Indonesia?

B

Ya , bagaimana Mas tahu?

(2X) In English

Yes, how do you know?

A

Saya lihat mbak tadi menunggu bus ini di halte Universitas Indonesia.

(2X) In English

I saw you waiting for the bus at University of Indonesia bus stop.

B

Iya, betul

(2X) In English

That’s right.

A

Turun di mana, mbak?

(2X) In English

Where are you getting off?

B

Saya turun di halte depan.

Maaf Mas, permisi.

Saya mau turun.

(2X) In English

(2X) In English

(2X) In English

I’m getting off at the next bus stop.Excuse me.

I’m getting off.

A

Oh. Silakan, Mbak

(2X) In English

Oh, go ahead.

B

Terima kasih, mas.

(2X) In English

Thank you.

….MUSIK……………………………………

In the dialogue Dewi said, "Maaf Mas, permisi.” Which in English means simply “Excuse me". The word mas is usually used to address a relatively young man. To address a relatively young woman, you can call her mbak. You can also add a name after mbak or mas, like Mbak Sinta, Mbak Rani, Mas Tony, Mas Andi. The term Mas and Mbak are actually not Indonesian but Javanese, a regional language in Indonesia. The original meaning of mas is older brother, and mbak is older sister. However mas and mbak are often used in Indonesian everyday conversation, especially in Java, though not necesarily in other parts of Indonesia. Usually to address a relatively young man and young woman.

As usual, We will introduce you to the vocabulary and expressions that relate to today’s topic of conversation. We will say the sentence twice slowly and you can repeat after me.

Di Bioskop

(2X) In English

At the cinema

Hari ini

(2X) In English

Today

Nonton

(2X) In English

To watch

Film

(2X) In English

Movie/film

Apa

(2X) In English

What

Suka

(2X) In English

To like

Film komedi

(2X) In English

Comedy movie

Film laga

(2X) In English

Action movie

Keluar

(2X) In English

Outside

Beli

(2X) In English

To buy

Minum

(2X) In English

To drink

Maaf

(2X) In English

Sorry

Permisi

(2X) In English

Excuse me

Lewat

(2X) In English

To go through

Now, we give you an example of conversation entitled “Di Bioskop” or in English means “At the Cinema”. The conversation is between A. Rita, B. Budi and another person (C) at the cinema.

A

Hari ini kita nonton film apa?

(2X) In English

What movie are we going to watch?

B

Kamu suka film laga atau film komedi?

(2X) In English

Which one do you like, action movie or comedy?

A

Kita nonton film komedi saja.

(2X) In English

I think, a comedy film isbetter.

In the Movie

B

Saya mau keluar dulu.

Saya mau membeli minuman.

(2X) In English

(2X) In English

I am going to go outside.

I want to buy some drinks.

A

Belikan saya popcorndan minuman.

(2X) In English

I want a popcorn and drink.

B

Baiklah.

(2X) In English

Alright!

A

Maaf mbak, saya mau keluar dulu.

Permisi.

(2X) In English

(2X) In English

Sorry, I want to go outside.

Excuse me!

C

Silakan, mas.

(2X) In English

Please…

B

Terima kasih.

(2X) In English

Thank you!

In the dialog, Budi said ‘maaf mbak’. The word ‘Mbak’ is usually used to greet women who are relatively young. To greet men who relatively young, you can call them ‘Mas’. The words ‘Mbak’ and ‘Mas’ can be followed by the name such as Mbak Sinta, Mbak Rani, Mas Tony and Mas Andi. Greeting for ‘Mbak’ or ‘Mas’ which has been introduced in today’s conversation is the general greeting. It does not mean to greet the older persons.